NAIROBI, Kenya, September 15 – The Athi Water Works Development Agency has been ranked second on parastatal performance in a recent survey.
The Kenya Trak Research Survey on parastatal performance said that the agency had an approval rating of 72.8 percent.
The survey, which was conducted between July 14 and August 31 this year, had a total of 10,801 respondents, with 73.2 percent of the respondents expressing confidence in the operations of the agency.
The agency has been responsible for initiating projects such as the Northern Collector Tunnel and Karimenu II Dam that have been focused on attaining last-mile connectivity.
CEO of Athi Water Works Development Agency Joseph Kamau stated that the agency will remain vigilant in constructing more infrastructure that will see rapid economic metamorphosis.
Furthermore, Kamau revealed that the agency aims to increase water coverage for Nairobi residents from the current 76 percent to 85 percent by 2027.
“We remain committed to the resolve to building sustainable infrastructure that improves the quality of life for millions, safeguards the environment, and contributes to the country’s socio-economic growth,” he said.
The National Irrigation Authority emerged top with an approval rating of 73.2 percent, while the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) bagged third place with an approval rating of 71.1 percent.
